Taco Bell has been busy.
At the end of July, the chain quietly launched a new Fan Favorites Menu test in select markets, bringing back five beloved discontinued items — some of which fans have been requesting for years. There’s a catch: the test is only available in parts of the Midwest for now. But today, August 4, Taco Bell is offering two $1 deals available to everyone nationwide as part of its Tuesday Drop.
The Fan Favorites Menu: What’s Back
Chipotle Chicken Loaded Griller — Discontinued in 2019, this one has a devoted following. Chicken, creamy chipotle sauce, and sour cream wrapped in a grilled flour tortilla. Simple, satisfying, and one of the more requested returns in Taco Bell fan communities.
Chili Cheese Burrito — Savory chili and cheddar cheese stuffed into a burrito. A Taco Bell classic that Taco Bell tested earlier this year in Louisville before adding to this broader Fan Favorites rollout.
Chili Cheese Fries — Nacho Fries layered with nacho cheese sauce, chili, and shredded cheddar. The loaded fry version of the Chili Cheese format, and arguably the most indulgent item on the Fan Favorites Menu.
Quesarito — One of Taco Bell’s most-requested menu items of all time, according to the chain itself. A burrito filled with beef, rice, chipotle sauce, and sour cream, wrapped in a quesadilla made with melted cheese and nacho cheese sauce. It returned briefly during the holidays last year — this test is another shot at it.
Grande Nachos — Despite only launching in 2025, these nachos earned a quick spot on the Fan Favorites list. Tortilla chips piled with twice the seasoned beef of the Nachos BellGrande, refried beans, nacho cheese sauce, three-cheese blend, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.
The Catch
The Fan Favorites Menu is currently only available at select Taco Bell locations in parts of the Midwest. Check the Taco Bell app or contact your local restaurant to see if it’s available near you. If the test performs well, a broader rollout — possibly permanent — could follow.
Today’s $1 Deals — Available Nationwide
If you’re not in a Fan Favorites test market, Taco Bell has a consolation prize today as part of its Tuesday Drop:
- $1 Meximelt — Available to all customers
- $1 Nacho Fries — Available to Taco Bell Rewards members all day
The Meximelt — a warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, pico de gallo, and three-cheese blend — is a Taco Bell staple that’s worth the $1 on its own terms. Nacho Fries need no introduction.
The Bottom Line
Taco Bell’s Fan Favorites Menu — Chipotle Chicken Loaded Griller, Chili Cheese Burrito, Chili Cheese Fries, Quesarito, and Grande Nachos — is live now in select Midwest markets. Check your app to see if your location is included. And regardless of where you are, the $1 Meximelt and $1 Nacho Fries Tuesday Drop are live today.
